05/06/2020
ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS:
RESOLUTION UPDATES
AS AT 31ST MAY 2020
HOW BRACED CAME ABOUT:
SOCIO-CULTURAL REBIRTH INITIATIVES
RESOLUTION NO 1:
THE GENESIS OF BRACED UNION:
On the 23rd April 2020, Prof. O. V. C. Okene, from Rivers State shared a link on Akalaka Ochichi Union Whatsapp Platform titled Denial of Igbo Identity The Ikwerre Were Right, By one Nwankwo Tony Nwaezeigwe, Ph.D, DD, Odogwu of Ibusa Clan, Delta State, Nigeria.
Deliberations on this article compelled the formation of a Group to counter the propaganda, (see article how Braced Union came about by HC Monday Wehere JP dated 28th April, 2020.
RESOLUTION NO 2:
NAME OF THE GROUP:
After much debates, the House through a unanimous decision resolved that the name of the Group shall be called, addressed and known as BRACED UNION on the 28th April, 2020.
RESOLUTION NO 3:
FOUNDATION MEMBERS:
The name BRACED UNION came about through the resolution No 3 by the following foundation members on the 28th April, 2020:
Dr. Confidence Akani, Rivers
Emmanuel Dickson, Akwa Ibom
Dr. Paul Whorwhor, Rivers
Jackson Melvin, Rivers
Igwe O. Wofuru, Rivers
Lincoln Ojea, Delta
Philip Enajedu, Delta
Kelvin Chinda, Rivers
Charles Ganaye, Bayelsa
Prof. S. C. Achinewhu, Rivers
Arch. Tom. Inko Tariah, Rivers
Owhornogwu Tasie, Rivers
Florence Kalagbor, Rivers
Elder Johnson F. Owajima, Rivers
Ihunwo Brantley, Rivers
Prof. Eric Amadi, Rivers
Elder S.Omodu, Rivers
Mrs. B. Awala, Rivers
Comrade Patrick Ochei Delta
Innocent Chukwu Romeo, Rivers
Prof. OVC Okene, Rivers
Mr. Benson Finebone, Rivers
HC Monday Wehere JP, Rivers
Pascal Okene, Rivers
Archbishop Ikechi Ikezim, Rivers
Godwin Warisi, Rivers
Ubong Alfred, Akwa Ibom
Kenneth Elewa, Rivers.
RESOLUTION NO 4:
MEETING TIME:
Through a resolution No 4 (29th April 2020) the Union approved 8:00pm every day to conduct the business of the House. Any matter/s discussed after the Union has taken its decision is null and void. Members are therefore advised to come on line daily by 8:00pm to participate in the discussions for now at BRACED UNION WhatsApp Platform.
RESOLUTION NO 5:
AGENDA FOR THE MEETING:
Through a resolution No 5 (30th April, 2020) Agenda for daily discussion must be posted on the platform on or before the meeting period of 8:00pm for members to study by the Group Admin.
Members are allowed to send notes to the Group Admin for inclusion into the Agenda. The Group Admin too has the powers to accept or reject such notes into the Agenda.
RESOLUTION NO 6:
APPOINTMENT OF STATE COORDINTORS:
Through a resolution No 6 (1st May 2020) the foundation members approved the request by the Group Admin HC Monday Wehere JP to appoint the following State Coordinators:
Akwa Ibom Emmanuel Effiong
Bayelsa Dr. Tarilate Victor
Cross Rivers Eniefok Inyang
Delta Patrick Ochei
Edo Francis Akhigbe
Rivers Arch Tom Inko Tariah.
RESOLUTION NO 7:
BRACED UNION MAP
Through a resolution No 7 (4th May 2020) The Map of Braced Union extracted from the Nigerian Map neatly by the Committee on Map Drawing was approved by the House. MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON MAP: Chief Emmanuel Odungweru - 08033412385, Rivers Chairman; Charles Ganaye - 08051554435, Bayelsa Secretary; Elder Tony Osawaru - 08077909793, Edo State Member.
RESOLUTION NO 8:
APPOINTMENT OF WOMEN LEADERS:
Through a resolution No 8 (4th May 2020), the following people were appointed as Women Leaders upon a proposal submitted to the Union by Group Admin, HC Monday Wehere:
Akwa Ibom - Mrs Udeme Borniface
Bayelsa Mrs Janet Twonmute
Cross Rivers Hon. Linda Etako
Delta Comrade Felida Essi
Edo Hon. Esther Eghaghe
Rivers Hon. Amb. Mrs. Ozioma Amadi.
RESOLUTION NO 9:
MOTTO:
With a resolution No 9 (4th May 2020), the Union agreed that OUR HERITAGE, OUR PRIDE should be our Motto. MOTTO/SLOGAN COMMITTEE: Philip Enajedu 08039366504, Delta Chairman; Kelvin Chinda 08105407604, Rivers Secretary; Emmanuel Dickson 07034497052, Akwa Ibom, Member.
RESOLUTION NO 10:
SLOGAN:
With a resolution No 10 (4th May 2020), the Union settled for TOGETHER WE WIN as our Slogan. MOTTO/SLOGAN COMMITTEE: Philip Enajedu 08039366504, Delta Chairman; Kelvin Chinda 08105407604, Rivers Secretary; Emmanuel Dickson 07034497052, Akwa Ibom, Member.
RESOLUTION NO 11:
MEETING DAYS:
With Resolution No 11 10th May 2020, the Union approved three days for meeting: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, at the same time 8:00pm. Venue Braced Union WhatsApp Union Platform.
RESOLUTION NO 12:
INTERIM NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL:
With Resolution No 12, 11th May 2020, the Union approved the following as Interim National Executive for Braced Union:
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL:
High Chief Esotericist Monday Wehere JP
National President
Rivers State
Patricia Gbemudu
Deputy President General
Delta State
Elder Emmanuel Effiong
National Secretary
Akwa Ibom State
Arch Tom Inko Tariah
Deputy National Secretary
Rivers State
Comrade Patrick Ochei
Director of Media Print
Delta State
Janet Twonmute
Director of Media Electronics
Bayelsa State
Eliot Akhegbe
Director of External Affairs
Edo State.
Amatari Mozimo
Director of Organizing
Bayelsa State
Mr. John Otu,
Director of Contact & Mobilization
Cross Rivers State
Hon. Esther Eghaghe
Director of Finance
Edo State
Hon. Linda Etako
Director of Treasury
Cross Rivers State
Me Effiong Okon
Director of Culture
Cross Rivers State
John Oke Christopher
Director of Education
Bayelsa State
Elder Tony Osawaru
Director of Natural Resources
Edo State
Barrister Cyprian Afananam
Director of Legal Services
Akwa Ibom State
Hope Ibibia Ijoma
Director of Women Affairs
Rivers State
Philip Enajedu
Director of Youths Affairs
Delta State
Ubon Alfred
Director of Civics
Akwa Ibom State.
RESOLUTION NO 13:
MISSION STATEMENT:
With Resolution No 13, the Union settled for PROGRESSIVE TRANSFORMATION OF BRACED REGION THROUGH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT as her Mission Statement. MISSION STATEMENT COMMITTEE:
Ubon Alfred, Akwa Ibom State (CHAIRMAN) 08068353548
Nsibiet John, Akwa Ibom, Member 07030721441
Dr. Henry Ibhafidon, Esan West, Member , 07038913727 (SECRETARY)
Churchill Oyowe, Warri North Member 08062269772
Amb. Silas Ekezie, Obio/Akpor LGA, Rivers State Secretary, 08033425308
Amatari Mozimo, Ekeremor LGA, Bayelsa Member 0806601713
Dr. Kebe Obeten, Yakuri LGA, 08035505856, Cross Rivers State
RESOLUTION NO 14:
MEETING SCHEDULES:
With Resolution No 14, the Union approved the following Meeting Schedules:
National Meeting: Every Sundays at Telegram National Platform.
Akwa Ibom State: Every Mondays by 8pm at whatsapp Platform.
Bayelsa State: Every Tuesdays by 8pm at Whatsapp Platform.
Cross Rivers State: Every Wednesdays by 8pm at Whatsapp Platform
Edo State: Every Thursdays by 8pm at Whatsapp Platform
Delta State: Every Fridays by 8pm at Whatsapp Platform
Rivers State: Every Saturdays by 8pm at Whatsapp Platform.
RESOLUTION NO 15:
BRACED UNION ANTHEM:
With resolution No 15, the Union approved this as her Anthem:
BRACED UNION ANTHEM
We are the land of glory,
true liberty we see.
We sing songs of victory,
standing tall with our banners of greatness.
BRACED Region, our glorious land of hopes
Your endless beauties of ceaseless flow we boast
Beauties in diversities, with cultures of bravery,
strength and dignity.
Your freedom we hold dear to heart, for the glories that must come.
Blessed by God, our creator.
BU ANTHEM COMMITTEE: Barrister Florence Aviogbo Chairman, Edo State; Esotericist Hd. Philip Uwhumiakpo Delta State ; Gabriel Tomoni Rivers State Secretary; Churchill Oyowe Bayelsa State;
RESOLUTION NO 16:
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF BRACED UNION:
With a Resolution No 16, the Union adopted this as her Aims and Objectives
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF BRACED UNION.
(A) To promote and defend the corporate existence of South South States within the Nigerian Federation.
(B) To galvanise the people of South South Region for economic self reliance.
(C) To promote and encourage social and cultural re-engineering in the South South Region.
(D) To work towards transforming the mindset of South South people particularly the youths.
(E) To promote and encourage mass literacy among the people of the region.
(F) To liaise and cooperate with groups, organisations and bodies in the region having similar objectives.
(G) To relate, liaise and cooperate with groups in other regions in the country having similar objectives.
(H) To relate and collaborate with financial Institutions to reach out to organisations in the Braced region within States to get loans and grants available.
(I) To be in touch with the government and any government loan Schemes in the Braced Region within States to be activated for any organisation that wants to access it.
(J) To periodically organise skill acquisition programms for youths - men and women; for self reliance - in collaboration with organisations doing Business in Braced States.
(K) To encourage political aspiration of members for effective governance and delivering of democratic dividends.
(L) To encourage and rebuild the traditional stools of every Braced States through orientations, seminars and advocacy visits.
(M) Education is the birth and bedrock of every society. Braced Union should and will encourage government to provide free and compulsory education from primary to secondary levels: then further encourage for government to make it compulsory to give scholarship and grants aids to students in tertiary Institutions.
(N) To promote Unity and love among members of Braced sister States.
(O) To promote and support government policies and programms on peace and good governance.
(P) To encourage government to promote grassroots development among Braced member States.
(Q) To raise fund to enable the Union accomplish her Aims and Objectives.
(R) To support any government in power in enlightening our youths of the dangers of violent, thuggree, cultism and other vises.
(S) To identify with groups, associations, government and government Agencies that promote, support unity, love, peace, good governance and security.
(T) To collaborate and work with Nigerians in daispora who are from the BRACED States to flow with the goals of the Union.
(U) To be constantly informed of Investment opprtunities in the Braced States and inspire the Nigerians in daispora to come and make substantial Investment in such sectors towards wealth creation and erase unemployment and poverty in the Braced States.
(V) To constantly be in the know to establish a rapport with regional and global Institutions to possibly activate possible schemes that are of benefit to the Braced States.
(W) To bring Nigerians in daispora who are from the
Braced States to more awareness of their being good Ambassadors of the Braced Union.
(X) Galvanise massive employment for BRACED graduates and skilled youths to help reduce restiveness.
AS PRESENTED BY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REVIEW COMMITTEE:
1. Hon. Solomon Abel Eke (JP) Chairman Rivers State; 2. Apostle Comrade Elliot Aikhegbe Edo State; Secretary; Mr. ETA Inona Cross Rivers State; Mrs Patricia Gbemudu Delta State; Mr. Fakari Izibekienkume Bayelsa State and Mr. Kokoette Ekpo Akwa Ibom State.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES COMMITTEES: Etta Imona, Calabar Municipality, 08036813126, Cross Rivers State (SECRETARY) ; Idi Presley, Ndokwa East LGA, 08058906229, Delta State; Ikpong Essien-Udom, 08023009244, Akwa Ibom State; Mrs. Irene Kaladara Jumbo, Bonny LGA, 07036140107, Rivers State; Blessing O. Agadaga, Ogbia LGA,08060218049, Bayelsa State; Eliot Akhegbe, 08144256913, Edo State (CHAIRMAN); Hon. Comrade Jerry Horsfall, ASALGA, 08065215282, Rivers State.
RESOLUTION NO 17:
AVAILABILITY OF ARABLE LAND IN BRACED UNION.
MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE:
Chief Sir Goodluck Nwobike PhD--Chairman-08055465766; Pamela John Okhawere-- 08085567268- Member; Charles Ibiari Jenewari--07035469868-Member; Dr. Enomhen SOS--Secretary08033163513; Alice Etim--08164350429-Member; Ofonime Isong--08027212037-Member; Comr. Onyeche W. Igwe--07031061646-Member.
TERMS OF REFERENCE.
- To determine the availability of Arable land in Braced Union and the Inherent Potentials.
PREAMBLE:
Arable land is any land capable of being ploughed, used to grow crops and pasture. Braced Union has Arable land that is fallow, rich and capable of great harvest and big financial turnovers.
Tamuno & Edoumekumo (2012) opined that before the discovery of oil, the black gold, Braced Union has always played prominent roles in the fiscal history of Nigeria through agriculture, fishing and manufacturing.
Wikipedia (2019) reports that Braced Union covers 13,000km² making up 7.5% of total land mass.
With oil exploration, 40% of land lost was due to oil exploration, spillage on crops and herders farmers clashes due to destruction of crops. Herders ruthless invasion of farms, killings and ra**ng of women and arrogant use and displays of AK-49 is another terrible tool of insecurity and threat to Braced Union arable land.
Nevertheless, Arable land is largely available in Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta though waters are too pronounced in few states.
Massive involvements in Agriculture will be highly beneficial in Braced Union through the use of Arable land.
The inherent potentials can be found in the growing of the following crops:- Oil Palm, Rubber, Cassava,Cocoa,Yams Banana,Avocados, Cashew, Rice, Groundnuts etc.
Subsistence and mechanized farming is practicable with attendant benefits if properly harnessed, agriculture can take care of 21% of Braced Union income.
The people in Braced Union are focused, determined, discipline and are ready to make sacrifice to get better results.
In conclusion, Arable land and its inherent potentials are available, agriculture practicable and income generation assured if artificial and man-made dangers are extricated.
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY GIVEN US TO SERVE.
RESOLUTION NO 18:
SALUTATIONS AND GREETING MODE:
With Resolution No 18, the Union approved this as her Salutation and Greeting Modes:
BRACED UNION:
(Response) Our Heritage, Our Pride
BRACED UNION:
(Response) Together We Win
TOGETHER We Win:
(Response) For Sustainable Development.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Dr. Mrs. Reginald Azuwena Rivers State Chairman; Mrs. Udeme Boniface, Akwa Ibom State- Secretary; Mrs. Blessing A. Oti Delta State; Hon. Lilian Okon Cross Rivers State; Evelyn Aboda Bayelsa State; Faith Obanye Edo State; Dr. Confidence Akani Rivers State.
Signed:
Elder Emmanuel Effiong
National Secretary
31ST May 2020
